Tyne and Wear Metro took the place of the traditional wedding car for newlyweds Sarah and Bradley Stamp, who elected to take a trip across central Newcastle on the Metro.
The couple delighted passengers along with Nexus who own and operate Metro, by taking their special journey by train from Haymarket to Monument, along with their wedding guests and photographer to record the fun.
The couple made the most of the iconic Metro station setting, allowing photographer Lauren Braithwaite to capture some stunning and truly memorable wedding shots.
Sarah and Bradley are both from Bathgate in Scotland originally and were married at Newcastle Civic Centre before travelling by train for their reception, which took place at Lola Jeans Bar and Restaurant on Market Street.
Sarah said “We thought it would be such a cool vibe for our wedding day. We wanted to capture the business of the city and the retro vibe of the station suited our aesthetic perfectly.”
“We didn't want a traditional wedding, and getting on the Metro to travel through town was so different that it complemented our day perfectly.”
“It was so much fun getting on the metro and seeing people's reactions. The Metro team made a congratulatory announcement and the whole platform erupted in applause. We felt famous!”
Bradley said: “It was pretty decent to get such a warm reception at Haymarket. The staff were awesome and the other passengers seemed to love it.”
Station Delivery Manager for Nexus, Lynne Dickinson said:
“A Metro train isn't exactly your run-of-the-mill wedding car, but we were absolutely thrilled to welcome Sarah and Bradley on board for their special day.”
“It was a short trip from Haymarket down to Monument, but it certainly caught the attention of other customers, who all looked thrilled.”
“Our customer service teams really enjoyed it too, being able to play their part in such a nice, happy story.”
“It was a busy Saturday for us, but Metro kept our newlyweds firmly on track to join up with their family and friends in time for their wedding reception.”
“Our heartfelt congratulations go to Sarah and Bradley, and we wish them every health and happiness for their future together as man and wife.”
